Appointed by the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, Michael Kelly is a member and former councillor of Leq’a:mel First Nation. Michael retired early, after 35 years, working with the Provincial Government in the BC Ministry of Highways.
Kelly has worked extensively in the Engineering Technical and Inspection component of highway construction, and after leaving the BC Ministry of Highways in 2002, he worked as a machine operator in the public works section at the University Endowment Lands until 2009.
Currently, Kelly is a member of the Strategic Engagement Agreement board, and a representative of the Sto:lo Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association for Leq’a:el First Nation.
Kelly also works with the S.X.T.A. Governance working group and manages the Fisheries portfolio for Leq’a:mel First Nation. With the changing landscape of the BC Forest industry and its relationship with First Nations, Kelly is committed to working with all groups involved diligently for positive progress.